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Separating Chairman and CEO roles in PLCs

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:51

Challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry in US market

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:08

Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s regenerative future

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 01:02

Copyright and creativity: Why Sri Lanka must embrace global standards

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:53

Ex-President’s arrest in Sri Lanka: Some should not be more equal than others

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:01

Double standards in Geneva: Sri Lanka’s journey and Core Group’s contradictions

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:00

Ranil and Aragalaya effect

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:00

Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power faces legacy of civil war

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:00

No rule of law unless rule of men defeated

Monday, 8 September 2025 03:41

Enabling Sri Lankan businesses to compete in digital age

Monday, 8 September 2025 02:26

Is India a ‘tariff king’? Not really

Monday, 8 September 2025 01:52

Cases on modern marketing: Exploring the essentials

Monday, 8 September 2025 01:44

Taxes for life: Shaping our collective future through education

Monday, 8 September 2025 01:37

Digital influencers and new age of marketing in Sri Lanka: Paradigm shift in brand engagement

Monday, 8 September 2025 01:31

Spare a thought for the coloniser

Monday, 8 September 2025 01:27

Dayan Jayatilleka: The strategist Sri Lanka discarded

Monday, 8 September 2025 00:58

Is JVP-led NPP Govt. weaponising the law to target Wickremesinghe?

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:40

Human-elephant conflict, the worst animal cruelty

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:26

Why Prince William’s support could be a turning point for Sri Lanka’s elephants

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:24

Timely visit of President to Katchatheevu

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:22

World Bank says SL recovery remarkable, among fastest worldwide

The World Bank yesterday said Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilising its economy, undertaking one of the largest fiscal adjustments in i ..

World Bank, Sri Lanka kick-off $ 120 m agri-food and climate project

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:54

The World Bank yesterday said it was granting a $ 100 million loan for Sri Lanka’s $ 120 million Integrated “Rurban” (Rural and Urban) Developme ..

NPP not ready to abolish Executive Presidency yet

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:50

Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the NPP Government is not prepared to move on abolishing ..

Govt. outsourcing school textbook printing to private sector

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:49

Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that 60% of school textbooks and modules will be printed ..

Cabinet approves regional land for 38 investment projects, 64 acres for Dambulla food processing zone

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:43

In a boost to regional economic development, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers had approved ..

LOLC part sells PickMe stake; Tundra buys

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:41

LOLC Group yesterday sold part of its stake in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC or PickMe whilst medium to long-term foreign fund Tundra stepped u ..

Govt. settles 55% of 2025 external debt commitments in 1H

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:42

Sri Lanka settled $ 1.36 billion in external debt servicing in the first half of 2025, covering 55% of the $ 2.45 billion due for the full year, accor ..

SLAASMB appoints new Director General

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:40

The Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) has announced the appointment of Shantha Halloluwa as its 5th Director Gene ..

Govt. moves to bring OTAs into tax net as Booking.com talks begin

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:37

The Government is preparing for a decisive round of talks with global online travel giant Booking.com later this week, as it steps up efforts to bring ..

Workers’ remittances power economy with record August inflows

Monday, 8 September 2025 05:06

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances surged to $ 680.8 million in August, marking the second highest monthly inflow so far in 2025, according to the l ..

SL tourism sector surpasses $ 2 b, but faces steep climb to $ 5 b annual target

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:59

Despite the shortfall in arrivals, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has managed to rake in over $ 2 billion in revenue during the first eight months of ..

Ambeon and connected parties buy 82% of Mylands Group for Rs. 252 m

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:57

Ambeon Capital PLC and connected parties on Friday acquired an 82% stake in Mylands PLC for Rs. 252 million. ..

Atarah Capital powers Myland Developments’ journey from CSE listing to sale of control

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:53

Atarah Capital last week completed Myland Developments’ (MDL) journey from Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listing to the sale of controlling interest. ..

LOLC Finance to raise Rs. 20 b via debentures

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:51

LOLC Finance PLC has announced plans to raise Rs. 20 billion via a listed debenture issue. ..

New reforms to unlock investment

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:36

Senior Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa last week revealed that sweeping reforms in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and public-pri ..

Cabinet clears liquidation of 33 non-functional SOEs

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:32

The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Disanayake, in his capacity as Finance, Planning, ..

Sri Lanka adopts National Climate Finance Strategy 2025–2030 to attract investment

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:53

Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the Cabinet of Ministers approved the declaration and imp ..

Appropriation Bill for 2026 ‘Growth’ Budget gets Cabinet nod

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:50

Cabinet Spokesperson, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft Appropr ..

German-Sri Lanka tourism dialogue calls for urgent action to unlock growth

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:46

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) yesterday hosted the Sri Lankan-German Tourism Conference 2025 under the G ..

PUCSL invites public feedback on proposed 6.8% electricity tariff hike

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:42

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will seek public opinion on the proposed electricity tariff revision for th ..

Browns Investments signs SPA to sell Maldives resort for $ 57.5 m

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:42

Browns Investments PLC Group has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with ASB Hotel Properties Maldives Ltd., for the sale of the assets ..

Share prices of LAUGFS listed entities soar after Dhammika’s deal

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:42

The prices of LAUGFS Gas and LAUGFS Power voting and non-voting shares shot up yesterday dominating the percentage wise gainers as investors reacted ..

Tourist arrivals surge past 1.6 m

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:39

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has registered nearly 37,500 arrivals in the first week of September, surpassing 1.6 million visitors so far in 2025—a ..

Meta partners Daily FT-CICRA 11th Annual Cyber Security CEO Forum and Summit 2025

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:35

In an era of rapid digital transformation, the need for robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. As Sri Lanka accelerates its digital adopti ..

Breakthrough for deep tech in Sri Lanka, Jendo closes new investment round

Monday, 8 September 2025 05:02

What began as a university project over a decade ago has evolved into a groundbreaking medical technology that could save millions of lives worldwide. ..

Private sector borrowings slows in July

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:58

Total private sector borrowings increased by Rs. 201.5 billion in July 2025, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing Rs. 9.5 trillion during the ..

Ambeon exits Dankotuwa Porcelain

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:55

Ambeon Holdings PLC last week exited from Dankotuwa Porcelain PLC. ..

Business couple bailed in Rs. 43 m cheque fraud case

Monday, 8 September 2025 04:52

A business couple who allegedly defrauded another businessman for the tune of Rs. 43 million were granted personal bail by the Fort Magistrate. ..

Historic first direct charter between Bhutan and Sri Lanka takes flight

Monday, 8 September 2025 02:17

In a ground-breaking moment for regional aviation and tourism, the first-ever direct chartered flight between Bhutan and Sri Lanka has been officially ..

“Time is no shield for criminals”: President vows equal justice, Police reforms at 159th Police Day

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:34

President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Wednesday declared that “no crime will be allowed to disappear with the passage of time,” pledging that the G ..

Digital services VAT deferred to April 2026

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:32

The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the postponement of VAT on digital services until April 2026, pushing back the original implementation ..

World Bank, Sri Lanka kick-off $ 120 m agri-food and climate project

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:54

The World Bank yesterday said it was granting a $ 100 million loan for Sri Lanka’s $ 120 million Integrated “Rurban” (Rural and Urban) Developme ..

Sri Lanka adopts National Climate Finance Strategy 2025–2030 to attract investment

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:53

Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the Cabinet of Ministers approved the declaration and imp ..

NPP not ready to abolish Executive Presidency yet

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:50

Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the NPP Government is not prepared to move on abolishing ..

Appropriation Bill for 2026 ‘Growth’ Budget gets Cabinet nod

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:50

Cabinet Spokesperson, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the draft Appropr ..

Govt. outsourcing school textbook printing to private sector

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:49

Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that 60% of school textbooks and modules will be printed ..

German-Sri Lanka tourism dialogue calls for urgent action to unlock growth

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:46

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) yesterday hosted the Sri Lankan-German Tourism Conference 2025 under the G ..

Cabinet approves regional land for 38 investment projects, 64 acres for Dambulla food processing zone

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:43

In a boost to regional economic development, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers had approved ..

PUCSL invites public feedback on proposed 6.8% electricity tariff hike

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:42

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will seek public opinion on the proposed electricity tariff revision for th ..

LOLC part sells PickMe stake; Tundra buys

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 05:41

LOLC Group yesterday sold part of its stake in Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC or PickMe whilst medium to long-term foreign fund Tundra stepped u ..

Browns Investments signs SPA to sell Maldives resort for $ 57.5 m

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:42

Browns Investments PLC Group has entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with ASB Hotel Properties Maldives Ltd., for the sale of the assets ..

Govt. settles 55% of 2025 external debt commitments in 1H

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:42

Sri Lanka settled $ 1.36 billion in external debt servicing in the first half of 2025, covering 55% of the $ 2.45 billion due for the full year, accor ..

Share prices of LAUGFS listed entities soar after Dhammika’s deal

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:42

The prices of LAUGFS Gas and LAUGFS Power voting and non-voting shares shot up yesterday dominating the percentage wise gainers as investors reacted ..

SLAASMB appoints new Director General

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:40

The Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) has announced the appointment of Shantha Halloluwa as its 5th Director Gene ..

Tourist arrivals surge past 1.6 m

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 02:39

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has registered nearly 37,500 arrivals in the first week of September, surpassing 1.6 million visitors so far in 2025—a ..

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Cabinet approves land leases for 38 investment projects

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 06:09

The Cabinet has approved leasing land from industrial parks to 38 new investment projects worth Rs. 2.5 billion, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced. ..

Sri Lanka, India to build Rs. 600M Emergency Unit in Mannar

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 21:31

Kala Wewa project restores elephant habitats

Monday, 8 September 2025 09:46

Sri Lanka’s largest Solar Power Park breaks ground in Siyambalanduwa

Saturday, 6 September 2025 21:18

Cabinet postpones VAT on digital services to 2026

Friday, 5 September 2025 11:25

President vows justice without time limits at Police Day

Friday, 5 September 2025 10:30

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 04:57

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 04:43

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Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:01

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NDB Bank partners Waters Edge for Oktoberfest at the Edge 2025

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NDB Bank has announced its partnership with Waters Edge as the Principal Partner for the much-anticipated Oktoberfest at the Edge 2025, set to take pl ..

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Opinion and Issues

Separating Chairman and CEO roles in PLCs

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:51

At a recent forum organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), the CSE, and the SEC, business leader Murtaza Jafferjee made a powerful ca ..

Apparel sector losing edge as global rivals outpace productivity and innovation

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:49

Challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry in US market

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:08

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Jaffna International Cricket Stadium: Another white elephant?

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 03:47

For a decade, fortunes of the national cricket team have been in doldrums. ..

Breaking politico-narco nexus

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 00:52

33 SOEs and beyond

Monday, 8 September 2025 01:51

Vijay and anti-Sri Lankan Tamil Nadu political rhetoric

Friday, 5 September 2025 00:00

Time for UNP leader to name a successor

Thursday, 4 September 2025 02:56

RW’s ordeal: Equal application of law or hatred towards elite?

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 00:00

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Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 00:00

The first ever full-day Data Privacy and Protection Summit organised by the Daily FT in collaboration with CICRA Holdings Ltd., was held recently at ..

IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub

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Monday, 16 June 2025 02:35

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Engineers urged to lead Sri Lanka’s industrial transformation at IESL NEC 2025

Nayana Mawilmada appointed to three JKH hotels boards

VAT on Digital Services: Insights from ICCSL webinar

Daminda Rambukwella appointed Civil Aviation Authority Chief amid controversy

Saudi Transport and Logistics Minister receives Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia’s Anthony Yong joins Lion board

CMA Sri Lanka to host Silver Jubilee international conference on AI impact on policy, stability and growth

Minister Sunil Handunnetti leads strategic meeting with Export Development Officers

18 premium channels, 6.8 million viewers — endless advertising possibilities with Dialog Television

Minister Bimal Rathnayake addresses Jeddah Chamber of Commerce

BASL, CSSL to strengthen ties between technology and law

Panasian Power’s 5 MW Galle solar plant fully operational

Govt. breaks ground on $ 140 m Rividanavi solar power project

JW.ORG’s Colombo International Convention generates $ 7.6 m revenue, welcomes 3,500 delegates

Official reserve assets inch up in August to $ 6.17 b

Sri Lanka shines at Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2025

Rohan Karr appointed to The Fortress Resorts Board

Prof. Ananda Jayawardane joins Prime Lands Residencies Board

CPA Australia celebrates member achievements at Sri Lanka Recognition Ceremony

Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries of Sri Lanka hosts Coffee Evening on governance regulations

NelFarms wins two prestigious awards at Sri Lanka Clean Energy Week 2025

Nigerian business magnate explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

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Separating Chairman and CEO roles in PLCs

Challenges faced by Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile industry in US market

Roadmap for Sri Lanka’s regenerative future

Copyright and creativity: Why Sri Lanka must embrace global standards

Ex-President’s arrest in Sri Lanka: Some should not be more equal than others

Double standards in Geneva: Sri Lanka’s journey and Core Group’s contradictions

Ranil and Aragalaya effect

Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power faces legacy of civil war

No rule of law unless rule of men defeated

Enabling Sri Lankan businesses to compete in digital age

Is India a ‘tariff king’? Not really

Cases on modern marketing: Exploring the essentials

Taxes for life: Shaping our collective future through education

Digital influencers and new age of marketing in Sri Lanka: Paradigm shift in brand engagement

Spare a thought for the coloniser

Dayan Jayatilleka: The strategist Sri Lanka discarded

Is JVP-led NPP Govt. weaponising the law to target Wickremesinghe?

Human-elephant conflict, the worst animal cruelty

Why Prince William’s support could be a turning point for Sri Lanka’s elephants

Timely visit of President to Katchatheevu

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Nigerian business magnate explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

Browns Investments signs SPA to sell Maldives resort for $ 57.5 m

Govt. settles 55% of 2025 external debt commitments in 1H

Rohan Karr appointed to The Fortress Resorts Board

Ambeon and connected parties buy 82% of Mylands Group for Rs. 252 m

Govt. breaks ground on $ 140 m Rividanavi solar power project

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Engineers urged to lead Sri Lanka’s industrial transformation at IESL NEC 2025

Nayana Mawilmada appointed to three JKH hotels boards

VAT on Digital Services: Insights from ICCSL webinar

Daminda Rambukwella appointed Civil Aviation Authority Chief amid controversy

Saudi Transport and Logistics Minister receives Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia’s Anthony Yong joins Lion board

CMA Sri Lanka to host Silver Jubilee international conference on AI impact on policy, stability and growth

Minister Sunil Handunnetti leads strategic meeting with Export Development Officers

18 premium channels, 6.8 million viewers — endless advertising possibilities with Dialog Television

Minister Bimal Rathnayake addresses Jeddah Chamber of Commerce

BASL, CSSL to strengthen ties between technology and law

Panasian Power’s 5 MW Galle solar plant fully operational

Govt. breaks ground on $ 140 m Rividanavi solar power project

JW.ORG’s Colombo International Convention generates $ 7.6 m revenue, welcomes 3,500 delegates

Official reserve assets inch up in August to $ 6.17 b

Sri Lanka shines at Commonwealth Business Excellence Awards 2025

Rohan Karr appointed to The Fortress Resorts Board

Prof. Ananda Jayawardane joins Prime Lands Residencies Board

CPA Australia celebrates member achievements at Sri Lanka Recognition Ceremony

Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries of Sri Lanka hosts Coffee Evening on governance regulations

NelFarms wins two prestigious awards at Sri Lanka Clean Energy Week 2025

Nigerian business magnate explores investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

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